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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3459 (SEATS - REPAIR)FRONT SEAT, NORMAL, ELECTRIC52 14... ADDITIONAL WORK IN EVENT OF FAULTY FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT DRIVE

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

52 14... Additional work in event of faulty forward/back adjustment drive

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 52 14... Additional work in event of faulty forward/back adjustment drive

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIMS ON UPPER RAILS .

Removing forward/back seat adjustment motor:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Unlock retaining tabs.

Lift drive (1) with flex shaft out of guide in direction of arrow.

Pull flex shaft on left and right out of gearbox.

Fig 2: Pulling Left And Right Flex Shaft From Gearbox

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Slide seat back.

Release screws (1) at front.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Back Screws

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Slide seat forwards.

Release screws (1) at rear.

IMPORTANT: Cover door sill with protective covers (risk of damage).

Lift out front seat.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Seat Forward Screws

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Installing forward/back seat adjustment motor:

Insert short flex shaft (1).

Attach rubber grommet.

Fig 5: Inserting Short Flex Shaft

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Installation note:

Attach rubber grommet at 60° angle to connector housing.

Fig 6: Identifying Rubber Grommet Installation Angle

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Insert long flex shaft (1) with sleeve tube (2) and rubber grommet in plastic part (3).

Fig 7: Identifying Long Flex Shaft, Sleeve Tube And Plastic Part

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Installation note:

Attach Unified Parts Group to motor at 60° angle to connector housing so that it cannot twist.

Fig 8: Identifying Motor Installation Angle

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Slide seat rail with opening forwards or back until bushing for flex shaft mounting of worm gear is flush.

Insert flex shaft.

Fig 9: Sliding Seat Rail

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RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.